Award

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Out of County area closing 26 January 2026 (F39)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

07 Apr 2026 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Westmorland and Furness Council has successfully concluded with the award stage for "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Out of County area," classified under Transport Services (excluding Waste Transport) with CPV code 60000000. This open procedure began with a tender closing date on 26 January 2026 and culminated in an award on the same date. The contract period spans from 30 January 2026 to 31 August 2026, covering transport services in the region of England, United Kingdom. Westmorland and Furness Council, based in Kendal, serves as the buying organisation, with contact available through Megan Eland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in regional transport services. The procurement's open procedure allows a broad participation, making it ideal for established transport service providers aiming to expand their service routes and client base in the public sector. Companies like Eden Taxis and Viesturs Kornis, both identified as SMEs, demonstrate that small-scale local businesses are well-positioned to succeed in such tenders, thereby fostering business growth and enhancing regional service offerings.

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Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Out of County area closing 26 January 2026 (F39)

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for Out of County area closing 26 January 2026 (F39)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31647fe9-031e-464e-a144-0e0148de826c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e32aefc-df54-4a00-a09e-113a5773f311
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,264 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EDEN TAXIS

VIESTURS KORNIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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